Validation of a method for quantifying carotid artery calcification from panoramic radiographs

Topical tocopherol for treatment of reticular oral lichen planus: a randomized, double‐blind, crossover study

“…The variations in the length of the lesions measured directly, with the aid of a gauge, in the patients’ oral cavity were not statistically significant ( P = 0.0883). To document the dimensional changes in the lesions objectively at each follow‐up visit, we obtained eight digital photographs (Lozada‐Nur and Miranda, ; van der Meij and van der Waal, ; Aguirre et al , ; Radfar et al , ) and processed them with a software (ImageJ) already amply used in other medical fields (Alman et al , ; Grbatinic and Milosevic, ). Based on the lengths actually measured and adjusted to each different photograph, we calculated the surface area of the main lesions and compared the findings at the various follow‐up visits.…”

Prevalence of carotid artery calcification in postmenopausal women and its correlation with atherogenic risk factors

“…The incidental perception of CAC on dental panoramic radiographs recommends a high-risk of osteoporosis; however this has been utilized to identify elderly people with a high-risk of cardiovascular diseases and might be a useful indicator to identify asymptomatic individuals who should be referred to medical professionals for further examinations for osteoporosis. [ 16 25 ]…”

Calcium quantity in carotid plaques: detection in panoramic radiographs and association with degree of stenosis

“…12 The paper did not explain how the software program could separate superimposed calcified anatomic structures from carotid calcifications or whether the stenoses were fully depicted. The problems with measuring carotid calcification quantities in panoramic radiographs has not improved patient selection for carotid ultrasonographic screening and the question whether the size of the calcifications observed in panoramic radiographs indicates degree of stenosis has not been answered.…”